Rebirth of Bloody Romance

The elder sister pointed in the direction enthusiastically. "Oh, if you want to get there, you have to walk for a while. But don't worry, I'll show you a shortcut. Just walk south along this road, turn right at the end, and walk about two miles, and the meeting place of Chengjiao Township is there."

Zhong Yuemin nodded gratefully. "Thank you, big sister. You really helped me a lot."

The elder sister waved her hand. "You're welcome. You're welcome. We're neighbors from now on, so we should look after each other. If you need any help, just come to me."

Zhong Yuemin nodded gratefully. "Thank you, big sister. I'll go right away."

The elder sister gave a few more instructions before turning around and leaving. Zhong Yuemin took Xiao Shihua and Xiao Haichen and walked towards the venue according to the direction pointed by the middle-aged woman.

On the way, Xiao Shihua skipped and walked beside Zhong Yuemin. Suddenly, she asked curiously, "Dad, what did you say to that aunt? Why didn't I understand?"

Zhong Yuemin smiled, bent down, and patiently explained: "Girl, Dad speaks the local dialect. The dialect is the unique language of each place, just like everyone has his or her own name."

"Dialect? What is that?" Xiao Shihua and Xiao Haichen asked in unison, curiosity gleaming in their eyes.

Zhong Yuemin looked at them and continued to explain, "Every place has its own unique language due to historical, cultural and geographical reasons. These languages ​​are dialects. For example, what Dad just said to that aunt is the dialect here."

Xiao Shihua listened and nodded, not quite understanding. Then she asked, "Dad, what is our dialect?"

Zhong Yuemin said with a smile, "We don't have a specific dialect because we speak Mandarin. Mandarin is the national language and everyone can understand it."

After hearing this, Xiao Haichen asked in confusion, "Dad, what kind of Mandarin do we speak?"

Zhong Yuemin touched his head. "The Mandarin we speak is standard Chinese. It is the official language of our country. No matter where we go, as long as we speak Mandarin, everyone can communicate."

After hearing this, Xiao Shihua and Xiao Haichen both showed expressions of sudden enlightenment. The two little guys were like two happy little birds, chirping non-stop. Zhong Yuemin listened patiently, occasionally interjecting a word or two, and the atmosphere was warm and joyful.

After an hour's walk, Zhong Yuemin brought Xiao Shihua and Xiao Haichen to the bustling fair scene.

This is a large market full of rural atmosphere, with a wide variety of stalls, bustling crowds of people and a very lively atmosphere.

For rural people, going to the market is an ancient and traditional way of trading.

In the past, when there were no markets or supermarkets, rural people would spontaneously organize such trade days to buy and sell daily necessities and crops.

Large markets are called "hui". The larger the scale of the hui, the richer the content. There are not only stalls selling various farm tools, goods and snacks, but also cultural and entertainment activities such as singing and performances, and even people buying and selling livestock and small animals such as cats and dogs, as well as services such as haircuts, tooth extractions, and fortune-telling.

Xiao Shihua and Xiao Haichen excitedly shuttled among the crowd, their eyes wide open, curiously looking at everything around them. They saw colorful cloth, various farm tools, fragrant snack stalls, and those lively little animals, all of which made them feel very novel.

Zhong Yuemin followed closely behind the two little guys, reminding them to be safe from time to time. "Dad, there are so many people, what do you call this?"

Zhong Yuemin explained, "This is called a fair, a unique way of trading in rural areas. In the past, there were no markets or supermarkets in rural areas, so people would spontaneously organize such trading days to buy and sell daily necessities and crops. Going to the market to buy and sell is called 'going to the market' or 'going to the market', and large-scale markets are also called 'meetings'."

After hearing this, Xiao Shihua asked curiously, "Dad, what about the fair? What is a fair?"

Zhong Yuemin replied with a smile, "Going to a fair is a more grand event than going to a market.

The bigger the fair, the richer the content. For example, there are operas, performances, the sale of various farm tools, goods and snacks, the sale of livestock and small animals such as cats and dogs, and even barbers, tooth extractors, fortune tellers... In short, almost everything that can be traded in an open air is available. "

Xiao Haichen's eyes lit up when he heard this. "Wow, going to the fair is so much fun! Then we must have a good time today!"

Although the countryside does not have the hustle and bustle of the city, it has a big market held every five days, which is an important place for farmers to purchase daily necessities.

The gathering, a rural tradition that has been passed down for thousands of years, has long been deeply rooted in the lives of farmers and has become an indispensable part of their lives.

When the fair comes, the whole countryside becomes bustling with activity. Hundreds of stalls are set up in the market, offering a wide variety of goods.

Behind every stall stands an honest farmer who is half farmer and half businessman. They get up early and work late, and stay here regardless of rain or shine. Some of them sell their own agricultural products, some show off their skills, and others provide various services to the farmers who come to the market to earn a meager profit.

Rural fairs in Henan, Hebei, Shandong and other places are filled with a strong rural atmosphere.

In order to attract customers, vendors shouted and boasted about their wares, their voices rising and falling, interweaving into a unique rural market symphony.

The products sold are mainly daily necessities and food. Vegetables, fruits, homemade tofu, steamed buns, and a variety of seasonings. These products are not only affordable, but also of high quality, and are deeply loved by farmers.

You can also see many traditional handicrafts at the market, including hand-woven baskets, straw hats, exquisite paper-cuts, embroidery, and various daily necessities made of bamboo. These handicrafts are not only practical, but also carry the culture and memory of the countryside.

The faces of the farmers who come to the market are filled with satisfied and happy smiles. They can not only buy the goods they need here, but also get together with relatives and friends, chat about family matters, and watch the excitement. This simple rural customs and rich cultural atmosphere make people feel the unique charm of rural life.

Rural markets are a simple form of commodity circulation that takes place in a fixed location. Participants are farmers in and around the location. People go to the market not just to buy things, but to take their children to the market to have a look, meet acquaintances and chat, which makes them feel very comfortable.

The market is mainly an economic activity. It is the starting point for the purchase and sale of rural commodities and the end point for the sale of commodities. It is responsible for the purchase and transaction of rural means of production, means of living and agricultural products.

Zhong Yuemin could only hear the various shouts, bargaining, and children crying, mixed together in the hustle and bustle. The stalls in the market were basically occupied by fixed sellers, who would gather here every now and then, making it very lively.

Xiao Shihua gently pulled the corner of Zhong Yuemin's clothes and said in her childish voice, "Dad, I'm hungry."

Zhong Yuemin looked down and saw the little girl's big eyes staring at the stall selling fried buns in front of her, with a barely perceptible smile on the corner of her mouth.

Zhong Yuemin smiled and touched Xiao Shihua's head, not exposing her little thoughts. "Girl, come on, Dad will buy you some food."

When Xiao Shihua heard this, her eyes immediately lit up. She excitedly took Xiao Haichen's hand and trotted towards the pan-fried buns stall.

When the vendor selling fried dumplings saw the two little ones running over, he immediately smiled and greeted them warmly, "Ni'er, Xiao, do you want some fried dumplings?"

Unfortunately, Xiao Shihua and Xiao Haichen didn't understand the vendor's dialect, and the two little guys turned to look at Zhong Yuemin in confusion. Zhong Yuemin smiled and explained, "He asked if you wanted to eat fried buns!"

"How do you sell these fried buns?" Zhong Yuemin asked the vendor.

"Three for a dime. Do you want some for Ni'er and Xiao?" the vendor responded enthusiastically.

"Then let's have the one dollar one." Zhong Yuemin answered readily.

"Ah? Then wait a moment." The vendor was delighted when he heard this, because few people would buy a one-dollar pan-fried bun. He quickly started frying new pan-fried buns, his face filled with a smile of satisfaction and anticipation.

Xiao Shihua and Xiao Haichen looked at Zhong Yuemin blankly. They didn't understand what was being said at all.

Zhong Yuemin smiled and touched Xiao Shihua and Xiao Haichen's heads, motioning them to wait a moment.

The vendor selling fried buns started to get busy. He skillfully wrapped the dumplings, put them in the pan and started frying them.

Soon, a fragrant aroma filled their noses, and Xiao Shihua and Xiao Haichen's stomachs began to growl. They looked eagerly at the vendor selling pan-fried dumplings, expecting the delicious pan-fried dumplings to come out of the pot soon.

"Okay, Ni, Xiao, come and try my fried buns." The vendor selling fried buns lifted the lid of the pot, shoveled the buns into a plate with a spatula, and handed it to Zhong Yuemin.

Zhong Yuemin took the plate, picked up a pan-fried bun with chopsticks, blew on it, and then handed it to Xiao Shihua. "Come on, girl, try the pan-fried bun."

Xiao Shihua took the pan-fried bun, took a bite, and her eyes lit up immediately. "Wow, Dad, this pan-fried bun is so delicious!"

Xiao Haichen couldn't wait to pick up a pan-fried bun, took a bite, and tears started to flow. "Wow... It's so hot, so hot!"

"Spit it out quickly!"

"It's delicious!" I can't bear to spit it out.

Zhong Yuemin was very happy watching the two little guys eating with gusto. He picked up a pan-fried bun and took a bite. It tasted really good, with a thin skin and lots of fillings, and a delicious taste.

"Boss, your pan-fried buns are really well made." Zhong Yuemin said to the vendor selling pan-fried buns.

“I’m not bragging, but if you don’t believe me, go out and ask around to see who makes fried buns as delicious as mine,” the small vendor selling fried buns said proudly.

Zhong Yuemin continued strolling around the market, holding a brown paper bag full of fried buns in one hand and holding his two children in the other.

Xiao Shihua and Xiao Haichen were like two birds released from a cage, running excitedly among the crowd, their eyes wide open, full of curiosity about everything around them.

"Dad, I want to eat that pea filling!" Xiao Shihua pointed to a stall not far away and shouted excitedly.

Zhong Yuemin smiled and nodded, and walked over with them. The stall owner greeted them warmly and skillfully wrapped the pea filling for them. Xiao Shihua and Xiao Haichen ate with gusto.

Then they saw a stall selling spicy hot soup. The two children couldn't help but stop in their tracks to taste the steaming hot and fragrant spicy hot soup.

Zhong Yuemin fulfilled their wishes again, giving each person a bowl of spicy soup with freshly bought fried buns, and they were so satisfied with the meal.

As they were strolling, they saw a vendor selling candied haws. The bright red candied haws looked like the sweet dreams of the children.

Zhong Yuemin would not miss this opportunity and bought a bunch for each of the two children. Xiao Shihua and Xiao Haichen held the candied haws and smiled like two blooming flowers.

Finally, Zhong Yuemin took the children to the stalls selling chicken, duck, fish and meat, carefully selected some fresh ingredients, and watched the woven bags filled with a variety of ingredients.

Zhong Yuemin was walking on the way home, carrying a woven bag filled with all kinds of delicacies and New Year's goods in one hand, and holding the excited Xiao Shihua and Xiao Haichen in the other.

The two little guys' faces were filled with satisfied and happy smiles, and they kept chattering about what they saw and heard at the fair today.

"Dad, it was so much fun to attend the fair today. Let's come again next time!" Xiao Shihua looked at Zhong Yuemin expectantly.

"Okay, as long as you like it, we will come often in the future." Zhong Yuemin replied with a smile, his heart full of joy.

Passing by a stall selling spring couplets, Zhong Yuemin stopped and prepared to buy some red paper to go back and write Spring Festival couplets.

Xiao Shihua and Xiao Haichen also came over, curiously watching the stall owner writing auspicious words on red paper with a brush.

"The whole family is blessed with good fortune, and the house is filled with spring light." Xiao Shihua pointed at a couplet and recited it stutteringly.

Zhong Yuemin bought some red paper, some firecrackers and fireworks to add some festive atmosphere to the New Year.

Finally, they finished their trip to the fair today and returned home with a lot of goods. Back home, Zhong Yuemin started to get busy, he first sorted out the new year goods he bought.

Xiao Shihua and Xiao Haichen also helped clean the room. Although they are still young, they can still contribute to the family. Seeing the house become clean and tidy, and full of joy, the two little guys are also full of a sense of accomplishment.

As soon as Zhou Xiaobai stepped into the yard after get off work, he was greeted by Xiao Shihua and Xiao Haichen. They were like two happy little birds, flapping their wings and shouting excitedly, "Mom, Mom, Dad is taking us to the fair today. It's so fun!"

Zhou Xiaobai smiled and squatted down, hugged the two little guys, and asked gently, "Really? Then tell mom, what did you play?"

Little Shihua rushed to say, "Mom, I saw a lot of delicious food and fun things. I also ate fried buns and pea stuffing!"

Little Haichen was not to be outdone. He quickly ran into the house and soon took out the steaming buns and pea stuffing, and handed them to Zhou Xiaobai like offering a treasure. "Mom, try it, it's delicious! This is what Dad bought for us."

Zhou Xiaobai took the fried buns and pea stuffing handed over by Xiao Haichen with a smile. Looking at the children's excitement and feeling their innocent happiness, his heart was filled with happiness.

Zhou Xiaobai took a bite of the fried bun. The skin was crispy and the filling was delicious. Although it was a little cold, it tasted very good. Then she tasted the pea filling. She praised its delicate texture and sweet but not greasy taste.

Xiao Shihua also came over, holding Zhou Xiaobai's hand and said coquettishly, "Mom, Dad also bought us some candied haws and spicy soup, they are so delicious! We want to go to the fair next time."

"Okay, as long as you are obedient, Mommy will take you there when she has time."